Currently, there is no airline serving direct route from Manila to Moscow via Zhukovsky International Airport. It is advisable to combine multiple airlines to reach Zhukovsky International Airport.

What are the differences between Manila and Moscow?

Manila

Moscow

Currency

Peso (PHP)

Russian Rouble (RUB)

Time

GMT +8

GMT +3

Weather/climate

Manila experiences humidity all year long. Temperature ranges from 24˚C to 32˚C with night being muggy.

The warmest month in Manila is May with an average temperature of 28˚C.

The best time to visit Manila is between January to April when the weather is pleasant and not too hot, though humidity still is a part of the day.

A high intensity of rain occurs in July and August, with July being the wettest months in a year. Typhoons can also hit the city between June and September.

Having a continental climate, it means that Moscow experiences long and freezing winter and in summer, the weather is moderately warm. Even so, hot days sometimes happen during the summer.

The long winter in Moscow, which marked by the snowfall occurs from October until end of March. The temperature during this period can drop below zero and could possibly reach up to -25 and on the worst case, up to -40 Celcius if the wind blows from Siberia. The snow typically thaws in around April.

The temperature during summer in Moscow, which happens from June to August, is around 23 Celcius. The summer in Moscow is also marked with thunderstorms. The best time to visit Moscow is from late May to early September. Not only the weather is pleasant, but the days are also long.

Travel budget estimation

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs around PHP200. Three-course meal for two people cost around PHP 1000. Mineral water costs PHP 18, while regular size cappuccino costs PHP115 and local draught beer costs PHP 60.

Meals in Moscow varies, depend on where you eat. Going to inexpensive restaurants will cost around PHP 509, while Combo Meal in fast food restaurant costs around PHP 296. One big bottle of water (1.5 liters) costs around PHP 37, while domestic beer approximately costs PHP 54.

What are the transportation options available?

Between Downtown Manila and Ninoy Aquino International Airport

Between Zhukovsky International and Downtown Moscow

Bus

Taxi

Taxi

Metro

Rental car

Bus

LRT (Light Rail Transit System)

Train

Do I need visa to travel from Manila to Moscow?

Philippines passport holder is required to obtain a visa to enter Russia. Ensure the passport has a validity of 6 months to apply for the tourist visa.

The Hotel Metropol Moscow is probably one of the most famous hotels in Moscow due to its history. Built from 1899-1907, this hotel is the largest hotel in Moscow still in existence before the Russian Revolution in 1917. Located next to Red Square and Bolshoi Theater, this hotel is also one of the most beautiful buildings in Moscow, thanks to its Art Nouveau style. This hotel has 365 rooms with 11 room types with each room has its own design, making no room is similar. Some rooms have the view of Bolshoi Theater and the Kremlin towers.

Staying in Metropol is not only staying in a hotel but also being part of history itself.

Kadashevskaya may only have 35 rooms, but the prime location, the spacious and luxurious room should guarantee your stay will be an unforgettable experience. Located directly on the banks of the River Moskva, Kadashevskaya is only a short stroll from Red Square, The Kremlin, Lenin's Mausoleum, and also State Tretyakov Gallery.

Just a short walk from Sukharevskaya Metro Station, Azhurniy Hotel offers rooms with the kitchenette and also free WiFi. Each room in this hotel is elegantly designed, and the guest will find the utmost experience and hospitality expected from this hotel. Bolshoi Theater and Red Square are 20 minutes by metro.

Another metro station located nearby is Prospekt Mira Metro Station which can be reached on foot, while Belorusskiy and Paveletskiy Train Station are 20 minutes ride from the hotel.